General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2023-07-19
Product name
SILICA GEL
CAS No.
112926-00-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Desiccant, absorbent Grades Silica gel, non-indicating Synonyms Amorphous silica gel, SiO2, silicon dioxide (amorphous)
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Company Information
company name
Multisorb Filtration Group
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: A white to clear granular material. The silica gel is not combustible. Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to the Global Harmonized System (GHS) GHS classification of the substance or mixture Not a hazardous substance or mixture
2.2 Label elements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture
2.3 Other hazards
None
Potential health effects
Eyes: Dust and or product may cause eye discomfort and irritation seen as tearing and reddening. Skin: The dust may cause drying of the skin. Silica gel may get hot enough to burn skin when it absorbs moisture rapidly. Use an excess of water to cool the silica gel. Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely; material is nontoxic and will pass through the body normally. Inhalation: Slight irritation is possible but none is expected. Medical Effects Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory aliments Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: May cause eye, skin and mucous membrane irritation and drying.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification of the substance or mixture: Not a hazardous substance or mixture
